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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.02, 39,397.41 and 20,466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.02, 39,397.41 and 20,466.86 is: 30,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.02 : 39,397.41 = 20,466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.02/39,397.41 = 20,466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.02x = 39,397.41 × 20,466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.02x = 806,341,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,341,274.83/26,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,721.25

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